A
2 only
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
1 only
Correct answer: (a) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because FCRA licenses are granted and administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of External Affairs. Statement 2 is correct as the Parliamentary Standing Committee reviewing the 2026 amendment bill was chaired by MP Sanjay Jaiswal.
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